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Orange County Historical Museum


category : Museums
Located on the site of NC's 1789 Constitutional Convention, the museum interprets the history of Orange County from pre-settlement period through 1950s. Collection includes the only complete set of Colonial weights and measures in the US and the desk of Governor Thomas Burke. A second floor gallery features works of a different local artist each month.




Address:
201 N. Churton St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: (919)732-2201


Our Email: info@orangecountymuseum.org
Our Website:www.orangecountymuseum.org

Come visit us in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Occaneechi Indian Village

This is a 1701 reconstructed Occaneechi Indian Village with a palisade, huts, cooking site and sweat lodge. Appears as it did when used by the tribe along the Eno River Trading Path.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours

Departs from the Orange County Visitors Center at 150 E. King Street. 60-90 minutes walking and step-on bus tours through Hillsborough's historic distric. See historic homes, churches and cemeteries. Call for appointment.

Hillsborough, NC Tours

Saratoga Grill

Charming second-story restaurant in the heart of historic Hillsborough, specializing in grilled seafood, but also offering other entrees.

Hillsborough, NC Businesses

Yum Yum Chinese

Serves Cantonese, Mandarin, Hunan and Szechwan food. Daily lunch specials.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

Hillsborough Commons

The major anchor store here is Wal-Mart, with adjacent service businesses, including a supermarket and restaurants.

Hillsborough, NC Other Attractions

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